6 killed in road accident in J&K's Kishtwar

Thursday - February 3, 2022 8:33 pm , Category : INDIA

Jammu, Feb 3 (IANS) Six people were killed on Thursday in a road accident in J&K's Kishtwar district.

Police sources said a vehicle went out of the driver's control in Keshwan area of Kishtwar district after which it plunged into a gorge.

"Five people travelling in the vehicle died on the spot while the 6th one succumbed while being shifted to hospital.

"The names of six deceased people are: Abdul Lateef 42, Abdul Rehman 29, Ata Muhammad 22, Inam 45, Muhammad Arkham 29 and Zameer 18.

"Police and troops of 26 Rashtriya Rifles rushed to the spot and started the rescue operation.

"A case has been registered in this case and the actual cause of the accident is being ascertained", sources said.

--IANS sq/skp/

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